How far is City of Greenville, NC from Albemarle, NC?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.59 mi
03h 56m
Flight
159.79 mi
257.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.79 mi
Kilometers
257.15 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.59 mi
Kilometers
308.34 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albemarle
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Albemarle
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Apex
NC

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

From City of Greenville
95.7 mi
01h 58m
To Albemarle
95.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Albemarle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Albemarle.

  1. 1

    Start on South Evans Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Dan K Moore Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro

    1306 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

    1910 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro

    1912 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

    2072 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

    615 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 24 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    805 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1379 ft · 28 sec · South 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Albemarle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
76.3 mi · 40%
McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 22%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22 mi · 11%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 9%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 6%
Albemarle Road
5.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

42.1 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apex
01h 58m from City of Greenville
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Albemarle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Albemarle?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Apex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from City of Greenville and 95.9 miles from Albemarle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Albemarle.

Stop Ideas Near Apex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Apex and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apex.

RAIL

Cary

9 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

15 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

19 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

30 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 159.79 mi (257.15 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Albemarle

#2 Albemarle

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,003
Coordinates35.3501400, -80.2000600
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.55
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.78 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.78 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.62 $38.02 $76.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Albemarle. The current time is 06:53:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.